Roger Federer has MS Dhoni-style answer to latest question on retirement at 39

Roger Federer has fired a warning shot at his rivals by suggesting that he is yet to hang up his boots and will come back stronger next year. Swiss ace has been out of action for almost for a year with twin surgeries and re has been considerable speculation regarding his future. However, 39-year-old, much like former Indian captain MS Dhoni, believes he still has legs to compete at top and will continue to do so next year. 

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Roger Federer injury: Swiss legend eyes comeback, squashes retirement rumours

More Federer Grand Slams could be on ir way in 2021 with Swiss ace setting his eyes on a return to action in January. 39-year-old, speaking during a live chat for On, said that he has a little more tennis left in him and has alrey started training after his knee surgery.

20-time Grand Slam champion said that he expects to be on court by January and has started training weekly to get back in shape. Federer said that he is definitely t retiring w, and aims to continue playing alongside  legends of game.

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Federer's record for most Grand Slam titles was equalled by Rafael Nal, who clinched his 14th French Open title last month. While Spaniard would look to go clear of his Swiss ace, it is worth ting that Federer's last injury return saw him lift  2017 Australian Open followed by Wimbledon and ar title Down Under in 2018.

39-year-old might t be at races from start, but will be mentally rejuvenated having spent a lot of time at home in Switzerland with his wife and kids. Australian Open is likely to be Federer's first Grand Slam back in action and he will look to do better than his semi-final defeat against vak Djokovic earlier this year. 

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Dhoni retirement: Chennai captain confirms he'll return for Dream11 IPL next season

Ahe of Chennai's last game of Dream11 IPL 2020 against Punjab, commentator Danny Morrison quizzed MS Dhoni on wher it'd be his final game in yellow. 39-year-old simply replied that it was 'definitely t' his final game with franchise, and will be around for IPL 2021 next year.

Dhoni retired from international cricket in August, bringing down curtains on his illustrious career. However, former India captain, who will be inching closer to 40 when next IPL rolls into town, will continue his career with Chennai, who have won three IPL titles under his leership. 

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